Kirkby ABC’s Alex Dickinson reaches ABAE Senior Novice final

ALEX DICKINSON booked his place in a national final – after just four fights as an amateur boxer.

The Kirkby ABC 91kg+ puncher – who lives in Formby – has made it through to the ABAE Senior Novice final after a 20-10 points win over Sheffield City’s Ben Chester.

Dickinson, 23, who attended Formby High School, has only been training fully for two years but has risen swiftly.

Woking’s Nicholas Webb now awaits Dickinson in next Sunday’s final at Ilford, Essex

“I felt good in the semi-final,” said Dickinson, a floor layer by day.

“He was a southpaw which makes that little bit more awkward to box.

“But in truth, my quarter-final fight was harder and my fitness came into play that day.

“I don’t know anything about Webb and to be honest his record doesn’t really bother me. “The lad in the semi-final had nine fights and the lad in the quarter-final came in with eight wins from 10 bouts.”

Despite his lack of experience, Dickinson remains confident he can claim the national title – though admits going in the Senior ABA’s in March may be beyond him at this stage.

“For my size I believe my speed is my main strength.

“I’m not the biggest in the division. I’ve faced bigger lads and have yet to show my true punching power because I’ve won by boxing.

“Once I get a bit more experience I will be able to get the power punches off. At the minute everyone is just trying to knock each other out.”